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There is great need for a shift in NZ’s approach to drug laws. Lifewise asks: Is the government doing enough to work towards a harm minimisation approach?

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13 February 2019

Shifting the Narrative around Drug Laws

There is a great need for a shift in NZ’s approach to drug laws. Is the government is doing enough to put in place a harm minimisation approach?

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13 December 2018

Lifewise responds: “Crackdown on synthetic drug dealers”

"We need to really listen to people who are living with addiction and get their sense of what’s most likely to be effective," says Lifewise CE, Moira Lawler.

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'Shadow', regular volunteer at Merge Café, and Julia West, Lifewise Merge Café Business Manager.

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18 October 2018

Thank you, Transpower!

We are a step closer to refurbishing and expanding Merge Cafe thanks to Transpower’s CommunityCare Fund.

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Mitch is one of Lifewise Merge Cafe's newest volunteers. Here he shares why Merge Café is his favourite.

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9 October 2018

“I feel safe and welcome here.”

Mitch is one of Lifewise Merge Cafe's newest volunteers. Here he shares why Merge Café is his favourite.

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4 October 2018

World Homeless Day Auckland 2018

WHD2018 features various activities that bring the community together to raise awareness for homelessness and rough sleepers

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Mana Wahine seeks to understand the particular needs and experiences of women (including those from the Rainbow community) experiencing homelessness in the Auckland City Centre.

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19 July 2018

Mana Wahine: Understanding women’s experience of homelessness

Working alongside women who have experienced homelessness to develop new solutions and ideas.

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Taking care of our homeless whānau when it’s easy or convenient for us isn’t enough. The only way to make a real difference is by taking care of them when things are difficult or challenging.

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18 July 2018

Ending homelessness with wraparound support

A temporary housing situation might feel like a good idea, but is it enough to plan for a better future?

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13 July 2018

“It’s helped me to find myself again.”

At Merge Cafe you can find healthy meals for less, but that's not all. Watch one of our dedicated volunteers explain what else is possible.

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27 June 2018

Everybody loves Merge!

Here are a few special Merge Café moments over the last few years, as captured by both local and national media.

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20 June 2018

Come along and support our Merge Café heroes

Meet some of the friendly faces you can expect to see at our upcoming fundraiser, Merge & Dine

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